This research track will address spiny dogfish. Research track assessments evaluate new datasets that can either inform or be used in new or existing stock assessment models. The goal is to develop an improved stock assessment for spiny dogfish that can be used for future management track assessments.

Kickoff Meeting: July 30, 2021

Working Group Members

  • Conor McManus (co-chair) - RIDEM
  • Cami McCandless (co-chair) - NEFSC
  • Dvora Hart - NEFSC
  • Jason Didden - MAFMC
  • Kristen Anstead - ASMFC
  • Halie OFarrell - FWS
  • Jui-Han Chang - NEFSC
  • Kathy Sosebee - NEFSC
  • Alex Hansell - MADMF
  • Ben VanDine - NEFSC

Dates, times, agendas, and other information for all future meetings will be posted on the Northeast Fisheries Science Center’s webpage titled Research Track Working Group: 2022 Improving Assessments for Spiny Dogfish.